Re: Chlorine and Chloramine

[Guest guest]

You need to check the label for the product. Most of them say both

chlorine and chloramines, some only say chlorine. It's a

product-by-product issue, and the two chemicals are differently filtered,

so if it only says chlorine it either doesn't remove chloramine, or they

haven't stated it on the label for some reason and you could inquire. I

personally choose to make sure it's on the label.

Chloramines last longer in the transport pipes to keep water from taking on

pathogenic bacteria, which is why it's become almost universally used by

water companies now. Unlike chlorine, chloramines do not evaporate from

water if left overnight. If someone is wondering if their local water has

chloramines, your water company will be able to answer that question and it

may be on their website also.

The water filter company Crystal Quest has good products that are

reasonably priced and which take out fluoride as well as a huge range of

pollutants. (as well as non-fluoride filters and some specialty filters for

certain toxins that are often found in wells). I know everyone has their

favorite sources, but I have confidence in that company and they are making

their products accessible to more people via better prices. They've got a

sinktop filter that removes fluoride and other pollutants that is the same

price as a non-fluoride filter I bought back in the 1980s (under

$100). One simply needs to make sure to change the filter media on schedule.

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At 05:46 PM 11/27/2010, you wrote:

>Hi,

>

>Since chlorine affects your iodine levels, and they make gadgets to take out

>the chlorine at the shower head, does anyone know if this will also take out

>chloramine, a much more toxic chemical? It seems all the towns around here

>(small towns), are using this chemical, plus fluoride.

>

>Thank you,

>

>Jean

>

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> > From: Baker <vbaker@...>

> > Reply-<iodine >

> > Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:57:50 -0600

> > <iodine >

> > Subject: Re: Question about iodine and antibodies

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> > There are many myths about iodine. One of them is that it causes thyroid

> > disease. It does not cause it. Lack of iodine causes thyroid diseases of

> > all kinds.

> >

> > You'll need to read the New Member doc and the other materials on the

> > website so that you can be armed with the correct information and disregard

> > the false.

> >

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> > --A.J. Muste

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[Guest guest]

The shower filter we use is from Friends of Water. They do extensive testing on

their range of filters but their website says when it comes to shower filters,

most shower / bath filters do not claim to remove chloramine because the filters

used are much simplier versions than those used for filtering drinking water.

http://www.friendsofwater.com/Chloramine.html

I can't imagine having a shower with a 3 filter system hanging near my head

If you are still very concerned, you might want to look at a whole house

filtration system (ie reverse osmosis) though they are expensive, slow the water

pressure and filter ALL in-coming water including water used for the laundry and

toilets.

Ziggy

>

> Hi,

>

> Since chlorine affects your iodine levels, and they make gadgets to take out

> the chlorine at the shower head, does anyone know if this will also take out

> chloramine, a much more toxic chemical? It seems all the towns around here

> (small towns), are using this chemical, plus fluoride.

>

> Thank you,

>

> Jean

>

> ************

>

>

> > From: Baker <vbaker@...>

> > Reply-<iodine >

> > Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:57:50 -0600

> > <iodine >

> > Subject: Re: Question about iodine and antibodies

> >

> > There are many myths about iodine. One of them is that it causes thyroid

> > disease. It does not cause it. Lack of iodine causes thyroid diseases of

> > all kinds.

> >

> > You'll need to read the New Member doc and the other materials on the

> > website so that you can be armed with the correct information and disregard

> > the false.

> >

> > --

> > way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~

> > --A.J. Muste

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Ziggy,

The Sonaki shower filter I use is horribly expensive -- not as an

initial cost -- but in terms of replacement filters which are used up

quickly. However, it is one of the new ones using vitamin C and does

claim to remove chlolamine as well as chlorine.

http://www.earthority.com/water/sonaki/sonaki.php.

The only way I can afford this filter -- which is great (my hair has

never been softer) -- is to shower less often (by doing some make-do

wash-ups at the sink and, when showering, turning off the water to apply

shampoo). I've had all kinds of filters before, but this is definitely

the best. When the current cartridge comes off, I'm going to see if I

can refill it myself with vitamin C, though my guess is, it won't be

possible.

[Guest guest]

Thanks, ! I didn't realize there was an alternative out there.

Along the way I found a few good websites reviewing the different shower filter

types.

http://www.metaefficient.com/shower-filters/best-shower-filters.html

The only thing about the Sonaki shower filters is that they ONLY take out

chlorine and chloramines - no other heavy metals or VOCs.

Ziggy

>

> Ziggy,

>

> The Sonaki shower filter I use is horribly expensive -- not as an

> initial cost -- but in terms of replacement filters which are used up

> quickly. However, it is one of the new ones using vitamin C and does

> claim to remove chlolamine as well as chlorine.

> http://www.earthority.com/water/sonaki/sonaki.php.

>

> The only way I can afford this filter -- which is great (my hair has

> never been softer) -- is to shower less often (by doing some make-do

> wash-ups at the sink and, when showering, turning off the water to apply

> shampoo). I've had all kinds of filters before, but this is definitely

> the best. When the current cartridge comes off, I'm going to see if I

> can refill it myself with vitamin C, though my guess is, it won't be

> possible.

>

>

>